A serial killer stalks young Navajo men and women . . . and Ella Clah's family might be next in his sights, in Aimee and David Thurlo's Turquoise Girl! Navajo Police Special Investigator Ella Clah has seen a lot of death in the decade since she returned to the Reservation, but nothing quite as bad as a series of violent murders of young Navajo. Something about the crime scene reminds Ella of her days in the FBI, and she calls on Agent Blalock for help. And that's not the only link to Ella's past-clues indicates that Ella's father may have tried to stop this killer before his own murder. Working long hours, desperate to identify and stop the serial killer before he strikes again, Ella manages to squeeze in a few dates with Reverend Bilford Tome. Ella's father was a man of the cloth as well-is Ella following her mother's path, falling for a man whose faith she does not share? "The Thurlos are such deft hands at setting and mood that it's hard not to say "ahhhh" when sinking under the spell of one of their mysteries. One of the special pleasures of the Ella Clah novels is the way the authors develop their overall theme of 'walking in beauty' (being able to find the balance between positive and negative forces in life). Ella's personal struggles with the nature of her job, seeking justice in the aftermath of brutal crimes, perfectly reflect the theme."--"Booklist" (starred review) on "Turquoise Girl" "The Thurlos write entertaining mysteries that explore the people and culture of Navajo country. Like Tony Hillerman, the authors have close ties with the people and society. The setting is interesting, the pacing very good, the complexity of plot appealing. From the hogan and the band of sheep to Shiprock, a modern city on the Navajo reservation, the Thurlos have captured the setting in the desert of the southwest. They have established themselves both as mystery writers of repute and chroniclers of the Navajo nation.''--"Mystery News "on" Turquoise Girl" “The Thurlos are such deft hands at setting and mood that it’s hard not to say “ahhhh” when sinking under the spell of one of their mysteries. One of the special pleasures of the Ella Clah novels is the way the authors develop their overall theme of ‘walking in beauty’ (being able to find the balance between positive and negative forces in life). Ella’s personal struggles with the nature of her job, seeking justice in the aftermath of brutal crimes, perfectly reflect the theme.”—"Booklist" (starred review) on "Turquoise Girl" “The Thurlos write entertaining mysteries that explore the people and culture of Navajo country. Like Tony Hillerman, the authors have close ties with the people and society. The setting is interesting, the pacing very good, the complexity of plot appealing. From the hogan and the band of sheep to Shiprock, a modern city on the Navajo reservation, the Thurlos have captured the setti "The Thurlos are such deft hands at setting and mood that it's hard not to say "ahhhh" when sinking under the spell of one of their mysteries. One of the special pleasures of the Ella Clah novels is the way the authors develop their overall theme of 'walking in beauty' (being able to find the balance between positive and negative forces in life). Ella's personal struggles with the nature of her job, seeking justice in the aftermath of brutal crimes, perfectly reflect the theme."--"Booklist" (starred review) on "Turquoise Girl" "The Thurlos write entertaining mysteries that explore the people and culture of Navajo country. Like Tony Hillerman, the authors have close ties with the people and society. The setting is interesting, the pacing very good, the complexity of plot appealing. From the hogan and the band of sheep to Shiprock, a modern city on the Navajo reservation, the Thurlos have captured the setting in the desert of the southwest. They have established themselves both as mystery writers of repute and chroniclers of the Navajo nation.''--"Mystery News "on" Turquoise Girl" Aimée Thurlo is co-author of the Ella Clah series, the Lee Nez series of Navajo vampire mysteries, and the Sister Agatha novels. Her other works, co-written with her husband, David , include Plant Them Deep , a novel featuring Rose Destea, the mother of Ella Clah, and The Spirit Line , a young adult novel. Aimée, a native of Cuba, lived in the US for many years. She died in 2014. David Thurlo , is co-author of the Ella Clah series, the Lee Nez series of Navajo vampire mysteries, and the Sister Agatha novels. His other works, co-written with his wife Aimée, include Plant Them Deep , a novel featuring Rose Destea, the mother of Ella Clah, and The Spirit Line , a young adult novel. David was raised on the Navajo Reservation and taught school there until his recent retirement. He lives in Corrales, New Mexico, and often makes appearances at area bookstores.